Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a gourmet lunch with this quick and easy 15-minute Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese. It’s a delicious way to enjoy classic flavors in a new way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cooked turkey
- 2 ounces cheese, sliced or shredded (cheddar, provolone, or Gruyere work well)
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Layer the cheese, turkey, and cranberry sauce on top of the bread in the skillet.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add a thin layer of mayonnaise to the inside of the bread for extra richness.
- A sprinkle of black pepper can add a nice touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 8-12g (will vary based on cranberry sauce)
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1200mg (will vary based on cheese and turkey)
- Fat: Approximately 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-4g
- Protein: Approximately 25-35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-120mg